This department is offering a grant to combat the spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels, invasive species in Western U.S. waters. The grant aims to address the threat posed by these mussels in popular recreational reservoirs connected to the lower Colorado River, preventing further spread through trailered watercraft. Closing date for applications is June 3, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282677
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00155 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters 2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $940,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western United States. Popular recreational reservoirs on or connected to the lower Colorado River are a major source of invasive mussels, which are easily transported via trailered watercraft to areas that have not yet been invaded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Budget/Grants Analyst Sara Williams 505 248-7462
sara_n_williams@fws.gov Email:sara_n_williams@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 282677 Full Announcement-Full Text NOFO -> nofo_qzap_2016_final_draft.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Budget/Grants Analyst Sara Williams 505 248-7462 sara_n_williams@fws.gov Email: sara_n_williams@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00222812 | Jun 03, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282677 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
282677 SF424B-1.1.pdf
282677 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282677 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
282677 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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